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Origins of the Bain surname

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We have a total number of 72151 records for people with the last name Bain.

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Where do most Bains live?

In 1921, most Bains lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bains

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 54,400 records for the Bain surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bains most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bains.

What are the most common Bain first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Margaret
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Bain family members

Common jobs for Bains

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bains in 1921
Dressmaker

320

Domestic Servant

316

F S

255

Housekeeper

213

House Servant

163

Common Male occupations for Bains in 1921
Fisherman

485

Farmer

349

Farm Servant

346

Shoemaker

315

Mason

303

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